Art History
Digital Street Art may become a digital subversive art in the future
May 9, 2017
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2 minutes read
Recently recovered and legitimized by the art market, street art is experiencing a strong public craze, multiplied by the internet and digital.
Lifestyle
Lenny Kravitz: Music, Fashion, Art, and Design
Sep 5, 2023
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7 minutes read
Lenny Kravitz, a celebrated American musician famous for his eclectic music and unique style, is not only a music icon but also a passionate art collector and designer.
Invest in Art
20 questions/answers about buying art through leasing
Feb 19, 2024
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14 minutes read
Purchasing art through leasing is enjoying growing success, offering a clever alternative for acquiring works of art without the obligation of a large initial investment. In this article we clarify the particularities of leasing, its advantages and practical implications for artists and buyers, with all the most frequently asked questions: an essential guide for those interested in this innovative method of art acquisition!
Lifestyle
Tom Ford's Universe: From Fashion and Film to Art and Collecting
Sep 9, 2023
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5 minutes read
Tom Ford is a globally renowned fashion designer known for his luxury clothing. In addition to his fashion career, he is also a filmmaker and passionate art collector, celebrated for his discerning taste in the art world.
Pop Culture
When Art meets Crime: 3 creepy stories about Art and Crime
May 28, 2021
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9 minutes read
Today Artmajeur takes you into the depths of human mind, where reason becomes clouded in favor of selfishness or madness. Hang on and join us to discover these three sordid and fascinating stories that mix torture, sequestration, murder and... Art.
Pop Culture
Surrealist Art References in Squid Game
Oct 8, 2021
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7 minutes read
The new South Korean series that beats all the audience records on Netflix is full of details of all kinds and is skilfully inspired by surrealist artists such as Rene Magritte, Salvador Dali or MC Escher: short overview of the artistic references hidden in the series. Spoilers Warning!
Lifestyle
Giuseppe Panza di Biumo: Count and collector
Sep 22, 2023
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10 minutes read
Giuseppe Panza di Biumo was a prominent modern art collector in Italy during the second half of the 20th century...
Lifestyle
Sofia Coppola: A Cinematic Visionary and Art Enthusiast
Sep 14, 2023
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6 minutes read
Sofia Coppola is an accomplished American filmmaker known for her unique cinematic style and award-winning films like "Lost in Translation." She is also recognized as an art lover, with a keen appreciation for visual aesthetics that often permeate her work.
Invest in Art
Purchase of works of art on leasing: energize your work space by benefiting from financial advantages
Jan 13, 2024
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4 minutes read
Artmajeur, a pioneer in online art sales for 20 years, facilitates art leasing from 2000 euros. Connecting businesses to over 250,000 artists and galleries around the world, the service offers flexible contracts from 13 to 60 months, with the option to purchase forward. Take advantage of tax advantages while enriching your interior with art: Discover the elegance of art in your business with leasing purchase on Artmajeur!
Artist Portraits
Nathalie Cuvelier Abstraction(S), the art that arises from a totally instinctive approach
Apr 9, 2022
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5 minutes read
The artistic production of Nathalie Cuvelier Abstraction(s), totally instinctive and dominated by color, is the result of an abstract dialogue that has developed between "floating" paper collages and ceramic sculptures...
Art News
Famous artist Anish Kapoor is selling one of London's most impressive residences for $ 26 million
Sep 23, 2021
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3 minutes read
Anish Kapoor's London home in central London is for sale for £ 19million, or nearly $ 26million. The iconic Georgian-style house was acquired by Kapoor in 2009 for around $ 5 million.
Art History
Sculpture and painting: Modigliani and African art
Nov 2, 2022
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8 minutes read
Many great masters in the history of art have expressed their views on reality by experimenting, both pictorial and sculptural art, just like Pablo Picasso, Umberto Boccioni, Max Ernst, Edgar Degas, Joan Miró and others...
Invest in Art
Why do many interiors appear so cheap? How can it be remedied ?
Jul 20, 2023
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7 minutes read
Many interiors appear low-end due to a lack of attention to detail, excessive use of serial reproductions, and lack of character in the chosen works. To remedy this, it is essential to favor quality works, to opt for unique pieces and to pay particular attention to colors, dimensions and styles.
Art News
Virgil Abloh, who fused high fashion, art and streetwear, has died aged 41
Nov 30, 2021
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4 minutes read
Virgil Abloh was the first African-American to lead a major fashion house. He was artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear while continuing to design his own streetwear label, Off-White. His family revealed he had been battling cardiac angiosarcoma since 2019.
Invest in Art
Top Artist to Invest in Right Now: Keiko Minami
Jul 14, 2023
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10 minutes read
Keiko Minami, born in 1911 in the Imizu District of Toyama Prefecture, faced a challenging upbringing. Orphaned at a young age, she and her sisters were taken in and raised by their uncle...
Lifestyle
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen: Art is everywhere!
Nov 2, 2023
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8 minutes read
It's common knowledge that the beloved twins have made significant waves in the fashion industry – (have you heard about their powerhouse brand, The Row?) – but were you aware of their involvement in the art world?
Artist Portraits
Jean Luc Michon, each artist has his own story
Mar 18, 2023
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6 minutes read
"My artistic journey began with studies in applied arts and fine arts, which gave me the technical bases necessary to explore different forms of visual expression. I then worked as an artistic director in an agency advertising, where I developed my skills in visual creation for advertising campaigns".
Art History
Top 8 Weirdest Families of Art History
May 15, 2021
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6 minutes read
To celebrate the International Day of Families, we decided to make you discover 8 particularly curious family portraits. Through centuries and emotions, browse with us these different cocoons that will make you, for some, relativize your situation.
Artist Portraits
Mister Pablo Costa: My father encouraged me to create works of art
Apr 9, 2024
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8 minutes read
"My father, a computer graphic designer by trade for whom I had great admiration, pushed me to create works of art. I spent the first 10 years of my life in his workshop. He painted in oil surrealist works characterizing his life journey and idolizing Salvador Dali"...
Art History
Asalha Puja and Art: A Harmonious Celebration of Dharma
Jun 17, 2024
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12 minutes read
The Asalha Puja, an important Buddhist celebration marking the Buddha's first sermon, is enriched by various forms of artistic expression such as paintings, frescoes and sculptures, incorporating both traditional and modern techniques.
Art History
The representation of time passing in Art
Oct 21, 2020
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6 minutes read
The theme of time has often been approached in painting from the angle of the different ages of man, to which many paintings are devoted.
Art History
The Trees in Art History
Oct 17, 2023
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8 minutes read
We would need a thousand more poems, because if this last one places trees next to houses, other times they seem alone, or accompanied by figures or animals, and sometimes even as mute and immobile spectators of 'fantastic' events...
Lifestyle
Kardashian family: from reality TV to collecting
Oct 3, 2023
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10 minutes read
The Kardashian clan, also known as the Kardashian–Jenner dynasty, is a prominent American family deeply rooted in the realms of entertainment, reality TV...
Art History
Divine Canvas: Exploring Religious Art in the Celebration of Navaratri
Apr 29, 2024
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13 minutes read
Navaratri, a vibrant and spiritually significant festival in Hindu culture, is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India and by Hindu communities worldwide. This nine-night festival, rich in tradition and mythology, not only marks the change of seasons but also encapsulates the triumph of good over evil...
Art History
5 African Artists Shaping the Future of Art on Artmajeur
Apr 2, 2024
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8 minutes read
Every time I approached the topic of painting, focusing on the African continent, I came across a specific type of documentation: it started from the origins, namely from rock art, and then went on to talk about sculptures, masks, ceramics, and textile art, avoiding to continue with a narrative strictly focused on the main subject of investigation...
Art History
Art on the balcony: "simple" and "complex" works
Nov 21, 2023
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9 minutes read
Perhaps even those who avidly enjoy the sun, which comes to illuminate the balcony of their home every day, remain unaware of the historical origins of this of window fitted with a parapet, conceived with both decorative and practical function...
Artist Portraits
Natalya Sleta: I was fascinated by the grace and incredible abilities of the athletes
Oct 14, 2023
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5 minutes read
"Since childhood I was interested in watching rhythmic gymnastics and synchronized swimming competitions, I was fascinated by the grace and incredible abilities of the athletes."
Artist Portraits
Francesca Borgo: I’ve always enjoyed drawing and painting
Oct 28, 2023
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7 minutes read
"I’ve always enjoyed drawing and painting since I was kid and kept doing it as a hobby until 6-7 years ago. Then I had a medical condition that blocked me at home for weeks."
Art History
The Art and Spirituality of Pentecost
Mar 27, 2024
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12 minutes read
Pentecost art depicts the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles, a key event in Christianity symbolized by tongues of fire, doves and harmonious gatherings, reflecting themes of transformation and unity. These artistic representations span the centuries, enriching Christian culture and spirituality by exploring divine communication and inspiration through a variety of mediums and styles.
Artist Portraits
Elise Gobeil, the technique of grisaille and glaze
Mar 29, 2023
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6 minutes read
"I have a natural aptitude for drawing, I put several years of practice into it before exploring the world of painting".
Artist Portraits
Gus, a color blind artist
Dec 18, 2021
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4 minutes read
Gus' works, sold exclusively online, come from the artist's childhood memories: video games, Japanese cartoons and hip hop, but also from his love of ecology and the animal world ...
Art News
Running out of ideas for the holidays? Our gift guide is here to help you
Dec 6, 2022
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7 minutes read
Half the fun of receiving a gift is ripping open the wrapper and being surprised, so who would expect a beautiful work of art at Christmas? The art is for all intents and purposes a unique idea for a Christmas gift!
Lifestyle
Shawn Yue: a renowned actor and collector in Asia
Nov 8, 2023
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5 minutes read
In celebration of his 40th birthday this year, Shawn and his friends have carefully chosen special highlights from their collections for this online auction...
Artist Portraits
Robert Inestroza, the fusing of paint and sculptural elements
Apr 1, 2023
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5 minutes read
"The urge to draw and paint came naturally at a very young age with my little paint set and I was always encouraged. I spontaneously documented moments, moods, and thoughts as a means to process events and still do that today."
Lifestyle
Eli and Edythe Broad: postwar and contemporary art collection
Oct 26, 2023
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13 minutes read
The Broad, situated on Grand Avenue in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, stands as a modern art museum...
Art History
Dance at the Moulin de la Galette by Auguste Renoir
Jun 7, 2023
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8 minutes read
"Le Bal du Moulin de la Galette" is a famous painting by Auguste Renoir. Made in 1876, it depicts a lively and joyful scene at an open-air ball at the famous Moulin de la Galette in Montmartre, Paris.